SOUTHERN OHIO — December 13, 2025 — A widespread winter storm brought accumulating snow across much of southern Ohio Saturday, with several counties reporting multiple inches of snowfall by Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
While the heaviest totals were reported across parts of southwest Ohio, Ross County recorded notable accumulation, with 4.5 inches of snow measured near North Fork Village by early evening. The snowfall contributed to slick roads and reduced visibility across the region. Ross County Sheriff put the county at a Level 3 snow emergency overnight due to drastic conditions, which is the highest snow emergency.
Nearby counties also saw measurable impacts. Fairfield County, just north of Pickaway County, reported 2.7 inches near Pickerington, while Franklin County recorded amounts ranging from 1.5 to more than 4 inches, including 4.2 inches near John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
To the southwest, heavier snow fell in Butler, Hamilton, Greene, and Warren counties, where totals frequently exceeded 5 inches. The highest local report was 5.8 inches near Monroe in Butler County, with similar amounts reported around Mason, Lebanon, and parts of Hamilton County.
Although Pickaway County was not directly listed in official spotter totals, surrounding reports indicate residents likely experienced between 3 to 4 inches of accumulation, consistent with snowfall observed across central and southern Ohio during the event.
The National Weather Service noted that snowfall reports come from a mix of trained spotters, public observers, broadcast media, and official weather stations. Amounts may vary depending on location, exposure, and measurement methods.
Drivers were urged to use caution Saturday night into Sunday as untreated roads remained snow-covered and temperatures stayed below freezing, allowing snow and ice to persist.
